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“I have been working for Africans since I was 18,…” quote by Bono — Download Open image

“I have been working for Africans since I was 18, when I got involved with the Nelson Mandela concerts. I got involved with debt cancellation because Desmond Tutu demanded that the world respond to that situation.”

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The live concert industry has become corporate-ized.

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I still get nervous about singing. I drink tea with honey and lemon before every concert. And I need to have scented candles in…

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In fact, when Jaan wanted to be a part of some of my live concerts, I let him join me for a few.

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Britain has the IRA and no one cancels concerts there.

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Congratulations to each and every one of you for the concert last night in New York and vice versa.

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I've always said about 50% of what happens at a concert has to do with the audience. If you play for a dead audience…

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Of course we're still having the concert. Don't let a little rain ruin your night.

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